Monday, March 7, 2011
"James" - Reflections on Recovery
While pulling out of the mission parking lot, I overheard a conversation through my car window that stopped me. Next to a red pickup truck, I saw a father, his son of around 30 years old, one of our Hebron Addiction Recovery program staff, and a couple men in the program that came out to help unload. The father, with his son by his side, reached into the truck and pulled out a small plastic tub. He shrugged as he handed the tub to the men, as if to apologize that they had to come out for such a small task. The words that struck me were when he said, "Here you go, this is his whole life", referring to his son's wadded up clothes inside the tub. It was heart breaking.
We see battered families coming into the mission every day, but it never loses its effect. I can't wait to hear how God changes this young man's life. That's the fun part.
Beginning today, we at Wheeler Mission are going to share with you a unique, online look inside one man's changing life. A man, similar to this father's son, came to us more than a year ago with his own "parking lot experience". Once hopeless and addicted to drugs, he has since finished the one-year Hebron program, but he didn't stop there. This person is currently at Wheeler for the second-year Servant Leadership Training (SLT) program, wanting to continue his recovery and share his newfound hope with others in need. This is where we will pick up with "James". As "James" lives out his life of recovery, he is being discipled in the necessary biblical structure to gain stability and character. During this process, he will daily share his intimate and honest thoughts with you through a new Wheeler Facebook page called "James - Reflections on Recovery". It's there that you'll be able to read the raw, uncut entries outlining what God is doing in and around him. I believe this will be a living testimony that will impact many lives, as the realities of recovery are brought to light.
To join us in this experience, simply search Facebook for James - Reflections on Recovery, or go to www.facebook.com/reflectionsonrecovery. Sign up by "liking" the page, and you'll begin to receive James’ posts as he goes through this incredible journey.
Hearing God break someone of life-dominating habits can be gut wrenching, but I know this will strengthen your faith that God is restoring lives, restoring families, and bringing hope to the lost. Along with receiving the posts, you'll be able to pray specifically for one man as he goes through this very difficult transformation. Please share this with others so they may join in this unique experience.
Thank you for your support,
Rick
We see battered families coming into the mission every day, but it never loses its effect. I can't wait to hear how God changes this young man's life. That's the fun part.
Beginning today, we at Wheeler Mission are going to share with you a unique, online look inside one man's changing life. A man, similar to this father's son, came to us more than a year ago with his own "parking lot experience". Once hopeless and addicted to drugs, he has since finished the one-year Hebron program, but he didn't stop there. This person is currently at Wheeler for the second-year Servant Leadership Training (SLT) program, wanting to continue his recovery and share his newfound hope with others in need. This is where we will pick up with "James". As "James" lives out his life of recovery, he is being discipled in the necessary biblical structure to gain stability and character. During this process, he will daily share his intimate and honest thoughts with you through a new Wheeler Facebook page called "James - Reflections on Recovery". It's there that you'll be able to read the raw, uncut entries outlining what God is doing in and around him. I believe this will be a living testimony that will impact many lives, as the realities of recovery are brought to light.
To join us in this experience, simply search Facebook for James - Reflections on Recovery, or go to www.facebook.com/reflectionsonrecovery. Sign up by "liking" the page, and you'll begin to receive James’ posts as he goes through this incredible journey.
Hearing God break someone of life-dominating habits can be gut wrenching, but I know this will strengthen your faith that God is restoring lives, restoring families, and bringing hope to the lost. Along with receiving the posts, you'll be able to pray specifically for one man as he goes through this very difficult transformation. Please share this with others so they may join in this unique experience.
Thank you for your support,
Rick
